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title: "C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Power Tools"
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# C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Power Tools

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041aac

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is conducting a procurement process, titled "C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Milwaukee Power Tools," under the CPV classification 44512000 (Miscellaneous hand tools). The contract involves the supply of goods across five lots and is active at the tender stage. This selective procurement, managed by a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, is anticipated to run for a total of five years with an option to extend for an additional three years, potentially reaching a total value of up to £4.4 million. The framework agreements cover the supply of various hand tools, including insulated tools, hardware, CK branded insulated screwdrivers, and Milwaukee power tools, with the submission deadline set for 18 December 2023, and the second-stage invitations being sent on 15 January 2024. The delivery of items is required in the UKN region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hand tools, insulated tools, hardware, and power tools, particularly SMEs. Companies that can offer high-quality products at competitive prices stand to benefit from entering a long-term framework agreement with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, thus ensuring secure and predictable revenue streams over the contract's duration. The procurement method's emphasis on commercial criteria highlights the importance of cost efficiency, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses that can optimise their supply chains and offer cost-effective solutions. Suppliers from across the UK are encouraged to participate, with the potential to be awarded multiple lots given the framework's scale and extended contract periods.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award framework agreements for the supply of hand tools, insulated tools, hardware and Milwaukee power tools. This procurement is split into 5 lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply of Hand Tools and Equipment

Supply of Hand Tools and Equipment

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Frameworks will be for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2 - Supply of Insulated Hand Tools

Supply of Insulated Hand Tools

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 3 - Supply of Hardware

Supply of Hardware

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 4 - Supply of CK Branded Insulated Screwdrivers

Supply of CK Branded Insulated Screwdrivers

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 5 - Supply of Milwaukee Power Tools

Supply of Milwaukee Power Tools

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006087-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 84 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,388,167 |
| Lots value | £4,388,164 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,084,848 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS |
| Locality | BELFAST, |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5HT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS; FYFES VEHICLE AND ENGINEERING; MCBRIDE TOOL SERVICES; MCWHIRTER TRADE SUPPLIES; SOUTHERN POWER TOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 43830000 - Power tools
- 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools
- 44512800 - Screwdrivers

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006087-2025
- 17 Nov 2023 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034026-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.nienetworks.co.uk

## Provenance

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